Obituary Listings in Spearfish, Lead, & Sundance

Dec 6, 2024

Robert LaVoyle Perry was born on April 19, 1931, to Frank and Bertha Perry in White River, SD.  He attended school in White River, graduating in May of 1950.  After graduation he worked for his sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Fred Samuelson at Samuelson Motors.

Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on...

Dec 4, 2024

Larry Floyd Crawford, age 85 of Sundance, WY formerly of Newell, SD passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4th at the Crook County Long Term Care Facility with his Family by his bedside.

Larry was born July 23, 1939 at Redbird, NE to Lawrence Clayton Crawford & Hazel Lydia Hartland Crawford. They moved to Brainerd, MN and then...

Dec 3, 2024

Ronal L. Chewakin, 86 of Spearfish, South Dakota died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, South Dakota. Born September 26, 1938, in Blackduck, Minnesota, he was the son of Arthur L. Chewakin and Eleanor L. Jacobson. They moved to Minot, North Dakota in 1950 where he graduated from Minot High School in 1956....

Dec 2, 2024

Cecilia Keller, 91 of Spearfish, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Cecilia was born February 4, 1933, in Grant County, Shields, North Dakota to Joseph and Lena Klein. Cecilia was the third oldest of nine children. Cecilia was a baby when her parents moved to Belle Fourche, South Dakota in 1933 to...

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Patrice Maltaverne, 65, of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, passed away December 1, 2024 at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Nov 29, 2024

David Garrand O'Berg (Brother Dave), passed away at home in Whitewood, SD on November 29, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on February 17, 1959, in Oklahoma City, OK, David lived his life with a spirit all his own—independent, compassionate, and true to his values. He is survived by his cherished dog, TJ, and his three...

Nov 28, 2024

Kelly Glen Hitson Sr, 67 of Spearfish, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home.

Kelly Glen Hitson Sr. was born September 5, 1957. He was born to June (Winger) Hitson and Glen Hitson in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kelly spent his life in Spearfish, South Dakota. Where he attended grade...

Nov 27, 2024

It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of James Dennis Spenny, (Jim) on November 27, 2024. Jim was born December 3, 1932, in White Butte, SD, the oldest of 3 children born to Howard and Florence (Durick) Spenny and was raised in the White Butte community. He attended Liberty School and later Lemmon High...

Nov 24, 2024

Irene Strampher, 93, of Belle Fouche, South Dakota formerly of Lodgepole, South Dakota passed away on November 24, 2024.

A cremation has taken place at Isburg Crematory of Spearfish, South Dakota.

Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Nov 22, 2024

Perry Hansen, 76, of Spearfish, SD, died peacefully at Monument Health in Rapid City on Friday November 22, 2024.

Perry was born March 16, 1948, to Edward and Vera Hansen in Northeast Nebraska. He spent his formative years on the family farm, pheasant hunting and riding Tony, his horse, while doing chores and...

Nov 20, 2024

Marcoe Durand Vrem, 89, of Belle Fouche, SD and formerly of Dickinson ND, passed away on November 20, 2024 at the Spearfish Hospital.

Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Nov 17, 2024

Anna Catherine Phillips, age 89 formerly of Deadwood, SD, passed from this earth into the presence of her Savior on November 17, 2024. She was born to Grover and Daisy McCoy on April 7, 1935 in Indus, MN.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents and husband Donald; brother Harold. She is...

Nov 15, 2024

Julie Bulat, 78, of Spearfish, SD peacefully passed away on Friday November 15th, 2024, at her home in Spearfish.

Julie was born June 18, 1946, to Llewellyn and Mildred Everhard in Watertown SD.  She was a graduate of Watertown High School and a graduate from USD in Vermillion, SD, achieving a degree in...

Nov 12, 2024

Paul Redinger, 85 of Spearfish passed away on November 12, 2024.

Paul Theodore Redinger was born in Deadwood SD on June 11, 1939, to Reazo and Evelyn (Olson) Redinger. He married Gracie Ann Massie on September 6, 1959 in Spearfish, SD. They started their married life in Deadwood, then moved to Vancouver, WA,...

Nov 11, 2024

Maria Edemia Herbert, 93, of Lead, South Dakota passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Maria was born August 12, 1931, to Celso and Esther (Mondragon) Valerio in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico. Her parents passed away when she was young, so her brother and sisters were raised by their Grandmother Sencionita Valerio.

Maria received a Bachelor...

Nov 6, 2024

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Upton Elementary/ Middle School Auditorium in Upton.  Pastor Jeff Newcomer will be officiating and burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Joyce died on Wednesday, November 6th at the Monument Health in Rapid City, SD due to a short illness.

She was...

Nov 4, 2024

Virginia Oates Klein, age 95, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Edgewood Assisted Living facility in Spearfish, SD.  After a short illness she died peacefully while surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Virginia was born on May 3, 1929, in Beloit, Wisconsin, where she grew up until 1948 when she married...

Nov 4, 2024

Javier Torres, age 85, passed away at 6a.m.on November 4, 2024 at Monument Health Hospital located in Sturgis.

Javier was married for 61 years, and is survived by his loving wife, Arvella.

Javier was born in Michoacán, Mexico, on January 31, 1939. He graduated from Edgemont High School in 1957, and enlisted in the Air...

Nov 2, 2024

Christal Jean Pummel, 73, a native of Lead, SD and resident of Spearfish, SD, passed away at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 after a lifelong battle with diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Christal was born March 20, 1951 in Deadwood, SD to Albert "Bud" and Aili Maria (Penttila) Mitchell and was a sister...

Nov 1, 2024

John Neal Juso, 80, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1944, in Deadwood, SD, to Edwin and Viano Elizabeth Juso, John spent his childhood in Tarryville and graduated from Lead High School in 1962.

At 18 years old, John began his career...